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Zincite and Black Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
1.97-2.22
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zincite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Black Opal physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Zincite and Black Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zincite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.